Is the panic over 'climate change' a political hoax?

Question

Many scientists believe that it is. This is from the U.S. Senate's web page.

http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Minority.Blogs&ContentRecord_id=c9554887-802a-23ad-4303-68f67ebd151c

Sounds like more than a few very well respected scientists believe it is. And they have more than a few peer reviewed studies to back up their thinking.

RUSH: Did you read the article or even part of it? Or are you just repeating what you've been told. What I find amazing is that these men and their point of view has been no where in the main stream media. They are at the conference making a big deal about this and nothing. Why doesn't the media show both sides? Particularly since these guys are every bit as credible...perhaps more so given the fact that Al Gore hasn't spent five minutes in a science class in his life...as those attending.

And an even better link:

http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Minority.Blogs&ContentRecord_id=84e9e44a-802a-23ad-493a-b35d0842fed8

Answer 1

Thats always been my thought- but it's good to see that scientists agree.

After all, if Al Gore REALLY thought global woarming was real- why would he buy a multi-million dollar property in one of the areas that he shows will be flooded within 10? years in the movie inconvenient truth. I can't remember the numberof years his movie had.
Actions speak louder than words.

Answer 2

The main person quoted in the article has no credentials as a climatolgist. Why should we listen to him?

Christopher Walter Monckton, 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley (born 14 February 1952) is a retired British international business consultant, policy advisor, writer, and inventor.

Answer 3

The "panic" over climate change is NOT a hoax, the deniers are the ones pulling the hoax.

First off, that's not a US senate web page, it's James Inhofe's blog. He's a big supporter of oil companies and has a vested interest in arguing against changes necessary to stem carbon dioxide emission.

Second, your article cites a handful of scientists who disagree with the overwhelming consensus of research in the field. Why do you accept the minority viewpoint over the majority?

Third, they cite 3 peer reviewed papers arguing against man global warming. Do you have any idea how many peer reviewed papers argue for it?

Answer 4

Definitely not. The fact that there is global warning and it is changing the climate is well established. You can find the debate under Environment -> Global Warning. And it is the poorest countries of the world who are suffering most.

There are some scientists - mostly form the US - who are challenging it. And it is embarrassing for Washington because if they admit to it they will have to do something and that will cost. I attach a reference to a report which was sponsored by the UK governemnt

The US is increasingly isolated on this issue.

Answer 5

I don't think it's a political hoax. That being said, I also do not believe in the whole idea of man made global warming. Not even a little bit.

Answer 6

Regardless of whether it is or not...we do need energy independence.

We are running out of oil, first and foremost. Our 'enemies' have the oil.

We keep giving the enemy our lunch money, so they can continue to fight back. So we are essentially funding both sides of the war...it makes no sense.

Answer 7

Yes, yes it is!

It is another ploy towards international wealth distribution.

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, environmentalists want people (especially those living in capitalist countries) to believe their conduct is causing global warming and, thus, destroying our planet. Therefore, environmentalism has capitalism in its cross-hairs. It is those of us who benefit from the fruits of Western Civilization that are being turned into enemies in the daily sociological and political discourse of environmentalists. Americans, including President Bush, must come to understand that environmentalism is a serious threat. If we succumb to the global warming propaganda being thrust upon us daily (with our left-wing press wittingly or not being used as the primary tool of terror/propaganda), then Green Socialism stands a chance of dismantling Western Civilization and throwing us back into the dark ages. Our rights to life, liberty, and property are at stake here.

Answer 8

Worse - it is a taxation ploy. Duke energy said they were going to start billing for it. They said the same things about global cooling in the 70's.

Answer 9

It's just a way to socialize everything, everything is free in the O-Z, outer zone.

Answer 10

Duh. Those of us who haven't given in to Algore's scare tactics are finally rolling our eyes at the rest of you, as you're running to the hills.